NMSU-A News
More Nursing Scholarships Awarded
Posted October 3, 2008 by hpatterson
The Dorothy K. Talbert Nursing Scholarship was awarded to Raelynn Johnson This nursing scholarship was established by Mary and Bill Moore in 2005 to honor Mrs. Talbert’s many years of dedicated service to nursing. It pays $1500 each semester for each of the four semesters leading to an Associate Degree in Nursing.
A third nursing scholarship awarded this fall at NMSU-A was the Karyl M. Smith Nursing Scholarship which is awarded to a 3rd or 4th semester nursing student who meets the eligibility requirements. It awards $1000 based on academic excellence and financial need and $500 based on academic excellence alone. This year’s recipient is Cheryl Sloane-Rodgers (no photo available).
Students Receive Conference Stipend
Posted September 25, 2008 by admin
Eleven NMSU-A Students have received stipends worth a total of $600 to attend the New Mexico Alliance for Minority Conference in Las Cruces the weekend of October 4th. For more information on the conference, please see the following NMSU webpage: http://www.nmsu.edu/~nmamp/conference/. The students receiving the stipend are:
- Mika Myers
- Karri Roberts-Allen
- Amanda Towry
- Krista Martin
- Felly Montelya
- Ashley Cosgray
- Thomas Sandoval
- Jessie Nichols
- Brian F. Nowlen
- Christopher Herrera
- Emmanuel Obi
Felly Montelya will also be presenting her research from the Summer and Jennifer Smith and Vince Lombrana will also be attending and coordinating NMSU-A attendees.
Students Receive Nursing Scholarship
Posted September 18, 2008 by admin
Four New Mexico State University Alamogordo students were chosen to be recipients of the George E. Fettinger Endowed Nursing Scholarship in the amount of $1,225 each for the 2008-2009 school year. This scholarship was established in 2006 by Mrs. Nell Fettinger in memory of her husband, George E. Fettinger, to provide assistance for educational expenses to students in the nursing program. Pictured left to right: Casey Hillis, 3rd semester nursing student; Stephanie Brown, 2nd semester nursing student; Mrs. Nell Fettinger, donor; Jennifer Meyer, 2nd semester nursing student; and Jared Felton, 4th semester nursing student.
2008 Factbook Available
Posted September 16, 2008 by admin
The 2008 NMSU-A Factbook is now available.
- 2008 Factbook (PDF, 2.6 MB)
To see previous factbooks please go to the NMSU-A Factbook web page.
NMSU-A Alum Wins Photography Award
Posted September 5, 2008 by admin
Diana Hay, a 2002 NMSU-A graduate, was awarded Honorable Mention in the 2008 International Photography Awards Competition for three of her entries. The IPA (see http://photoawards.com) receives thousands of entries each year from around the globe, and its mission is to salute the achievements of the world’s finest photographers, to discover new and emerging talent, and to promote the appreciation of photography. Diana is a military spouse from Holloman AFB and is planning to open her studio in Alamogordo soon. Diana’s work being recognized at one of the world’s most prestigious competitions is quite an honor. Last year she placed 9th in the Venice International Photography Competition and is now being published in one of the most prestigious books in the world, the Lucie Awards Book 2008.
New Website!
Posted August 14, 2008 by admin
NMSU Alamogordo has a new website! The new design has a lot of dynamic capabilities, including weblogs, RSS feeds, and the ability for individual NMSU-A Departments to more easily update their own content.
Our address has also changed. If you have the old site bookmarked please change it from http://alamo.nmsu.edu to http://nmsua.edu.
If you have any comments, suggestions, or corrections for new site, please Contact Us or “speak your mind” below. Thanks!
Fall Classes Begin August 21st
Posted August 9, 2008 by admin
NMSU-A Fall Classes begin August 21st, and registration is underway! For more information, please contact Admissions at (575) 439-3700 or admissions@nmsua.nmsu.edu. Also, check out the links below to see what we have to offer:
NMSU-A Celebrating 50 Years
Posted June 14, 2008 by admin
This year we are celebrating NMSU Alamogordo’s 50th Birthday! To learn more, please see our NMSU-A Celebrates 50 Years website.
Commencement Speech 2008
Posted May 29, 2008 by admin
New Mexico State University Alamogordo
31st Annual Commencement Ceremony
May 9, 2008
As written for delivery
(PLEASE NOTE: The Governor’s speech varied slightly from the text provided here.)
NMSU Regent Bob Gallagher, members of the Board of Regents, NMSU Alamogordo President Dr. Cheri Jimeno, Alamogordo Mayor Steve Brockett, Representative Gloria Vaughn, Deputy Commander of the German Air Force Major Andrea Seeboerger, members of the Alamogordo Foundation, Distinguished Guests, Faculty, Staff, Family and Graduates—welcome and thank you.
I’d like to salute New Mexico State University Alamogordo on the 50th anniversary. In 1958 you started with 251 students in the Alamogordo High School. Over 44,000 students have attended this institution, the campus is growing, and this graduating class is sign of bigger things to come. Read the rest of this entry »
Thirty-First Annual Graduation Ceremony
Posted May 15, 2008 by admin
The Thirty-First Annual Graduation Ceremony was held at 7:00 pm on Friday, May 9, 2008 at the NMSU-A Tays Special Events Center. This year, New Mexico State University Alamogordo celebrated its 50th Year Anniversary.
Graduates attending the ceremony received their commencement address from Bill Richardson, Governor of the State of New Mexico. Regent Robert Gallagher, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces spoke about the role of community colleges in the New Mexico State University system and conferred degrees. Steve Brockett, Mayor of Alamogordo read a proclamation in honor of the 50th Year Anniversary of New Mexico State University Alamogordo.
Steve Holmes, winner of the Roush Teaching Award was this year’s Faculty Marshal and led the faculty and staff. Margaret Becker gave the Charge to the Graduates to the Bachelor of Science Education majors. Ryan Hannahoe gave the Charge to the Graduates to the associate degree graduates. Bethany Davis served as the Student Marshal.
There were 195 graduate applicants from New Mexico State University at Alamogordo. Seven of the students applied for dual degrees. The graduates who participated in the graduation ceremony received Associate Degrees in 3D Computer Animation, Arts, Business Office Technology, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Development, Education, Electrical Apprenticeship, Electronics Technology, Fine Arts, Fire Science, General Studies, Graphic Design, Information Technology, Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Office Technology, Nursing, Paralegal Studies, Pre-Business, Social Services, and Web Mastery.
Once again the graduates who received their Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education through the Distance Learning program at New Mexico State University participated in the graduation ceremony. There were eleven participants this year.
One student was recognized for receiving a Master of Arts in Education. There were 79 students in total who participated in this year’s commencement ceremony.
Scholastic Awards were presented by faculty to students:
- Bill Lockhart presented the Behavioral Science Academic Excellence Award to Mark H. Garnes III.
- Steve Holmes and Matthew Placencio presented the Engineering Technology Outstanding Graduate Awards to George Burrell and Ryan Hannahoe
- Patty Campbell presented the Zandra Baca Star Teacher Award to Sarah Gonzalez. Jose Gonzalez-Gonzalez translated the presentation into Spanish.
- Sonja De Vargas presented certificates to the New Mexico All-USA Academic Team members: Bethany Davis and Ryan Hannahoe.
Awards were also presented for the Outstanding Alumna, Cindy Holder. Terry Goldsmith received the “Friend of the College Award.” These awards were presented by Dr. Cheri Jimeno and Sharon Fischer.
Story written by Hope Patterson.
Photos taken by Elise Haley.
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